In this powerful episode, Jacquie sits down with Michelle—a mother, survivor, and woman in recovery—who shares her incredible story of finding her voice after decades of silence. From childhood trauma and early substance use to surviving sexual assault and navigating a 20-year relationship marked by fear and self-abandonment, Michelle's journey is one of resilience, growth, and radical self-love. Through therapy, sobriety, and courage, she learned to hold on to her heart—and walk away from wh...
Aug 22, 2025
1 hr 6 min
In this heartfelt episode, Jacquie sits down with Nicky G—who opens up about the early loss of his father, emigrating from a small Welsh mining town to Canada, and the winding path of healing that followed. From growing up in a tightly-knit community shaped by love and grief, to carving out a new life in a foreign land, Nicky reflects on what it means to hold on to your heart—sometimes tightly, sometimes with surrender. With raw honesty, he speaks about the silent impact of trauma, the quiet...
Aug 8, 2025
52 min
In this deeply honest and healing conversation, Jacquie sits down with Emily—therapist, mother, and community leader—to explore the silent struggles of postpartum depression, intrusive thoughts, miscarriage, and the impossible expectations placed on mothers. Emily opens up about her own journey through early motherhood, including the emotional aftermath of a traumatic birth, the quiet suffering behind closed doors, and the loneliness that can come even when you're surrounded by love. Togethe...
Jun 22, 2025
50 min
In this powerful episode, Jacquie sits down with Darcy Allen, a well-known local strongman whose story goes far beyond physical strength. Darcy opens up about living with a permanent disability, the emotional toll it took, and how he found healing through self-awareness, vulnerability, and support from his community. From his days competing in strength sports to the life-altering moment that changed his trajectory, Darcy shares how he’s learned to embrace softness and redefine what it means ...
Jun 22, 2025
1 hr 1 min
In this deeply moving episode of Hold On To Your Heart, Jacquie sits down with Richard, a retired community counselor and recovery advocate who brings 42 years of sobriety and a lifetime of hard-won wisdom to the conversation. Born in wartime Chicago to alcoholic parents, Richard opens up about growing up in a home where he felt invisible, rejected, and out of place—experiences that planted the early seeds of addiction. By age five, he was already sneaking alcohol and cigarettes, craving conn...
Jun 16, 2025
1 hr 9 min
Jonte Hurlock, a gay convention refugee from Jamaica, now calls Cranbrook home. In this raw and moving conversation with host Jacquie King, Jonte opens up about the pain of leaving everything he knew behind in search of safety and acceptance. He shares the challenges of navigating a new identity in a foreign place, the weight of rejection, and the quiet power of beginning again. As Jonte recounts his personal path through fear, faith, and finding community, he reminds us that worth isn’t som...
Jun 2, 2025
1 hr 7 min
In this powerful episode as we delve into Bailey King's journey through a tumultuous childhood marked by abandonment and uncertainty. Bailey opens up about her own battle with addiction, the dark and chaotic path it led her down, the person she never thought she would become. Along the way, she faced numerous heartbreaking losses that tested her resilience. However, through it all, Bailey found the strength to accept her past and embark on a transformative journey towards a more wholeso...
May 26, 2025
56 min
In this episode, Jacquie sits down with Jordan, a brave individual who suffered extreme anxiety that left him feeling trapped in a small, isolated world. Jordan shares his transformative journey of breaking free from the grips of anxiety by reaching out for help and finding the courage to share his experience. Through his inspiring story, Jordan reveals how he now shows up for life, cherishing the moments and embracing the beauty of connection with others. Join us as we explore the po...
Dec 14, 2023
52 min
Join host Jacquie as she sits down with Simone to delve into the complexities of her journey. Simone opens up with raw honesty and a touch of humor about her tumultuous upbringing, struggles with substance abuse, relapses, and hitting rock bottom. She fearlessly shares her experiences, detailing what it was like for her, what led to her turning point, and how her life has transformed since then. Today, Simone dedicates herself to helping the community heal while also embarking on her own jour...
Nov 23, 2023
1 hr 10 min
Join Jacquie as she sits down with Keira, a brave individual who opens up about her challenging upbringing on a reserve, growing up with alcoholic family and a constant sense of uncertainty, Keira shares her raw and honest experiences. Keira delves into her own battle with alcoholism and addiction, which led her down a dark path where she felt like she was reliving the narratives of her childhood. She opens up about her fear of letting people get close, keeping them at arm's length to p...
Oct 19, 2023
1 hr 24 min
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